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  • How to adjust a stepping stone height.
    June 4, 2018

    How to adjust a stepping stone height.

    Does your lawnmower bump into your stepping stones while cutting grass? Here is a quick how-to on lowering the height. In our example, we have stepping stones placed alongside a wood retaining wall with grass in-between each step. How-to Video...

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  • May 25, 2018

    How many deck piles do I need?

    When applying for a deck permit in Edmonton, you will need to indicate the beam size you are using. The beam size required is determined by the spacing of your piles. Here is a visual breakdown of how to determine...

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  • May 11, 2018

    Garden Mix vs Compost

    Quick and simple: Have a New Garden?  Start things off with Garden Mix. It's a mix that has both compost and peat moss which provides a balance of minerals and organic matter for a healthy garden. Revival of an older Garden? ...

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  • Fence Material List Calculator
    May 8, 2018

    Fence Material List Calculator

    Wood Fence Quantities Estimate the material list includes Fence Posts Pickets (fence boards) 2x6 rails 2x4 brace(s) Nails | Screws Hings | Latches | Lag bolts | other hardware Tip: Prebuild your gate(s) on a flat surface such as a...

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  • March 22, 2018

    How many cubic yards do I need for my project?

    Two values are needed: The square footage (Length x Width) of the area covered by each material And the depth of the landscaping materials With these two values, you can use our volume calculator to give you the total cubic volume...

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